For anyone with an
interest in crafting or saving our planet, this book is a good place to start. (Review
by Beverley Millar)
The desire to be
creative is inherent in most people. Unfortunately, only a few are blessed with
the ability entertain on stage, or make beautiful music, or paint masterpieces.
For the rest of us,
who have to restrict our acting to playing charades with the family, restrict
our singing to the shower only, and should avoid paintbrushes at all costs,
there is the sanctuary of the world of crafting.
This is where Almie
Louis’ splendid book From Drab To Fab
comes into its own. Chock-full of information on techniques and offering 90-
odd craft projects, the book offers something for everyone to get their
creative juices flowing.
Working from the
premise that nearly everything is recyclable and can be crafted into something
beautiful and useful, and also how we all should be thinking of our planet and
re-using or upcycling our unwanted clutter - and living a more ‘green” lifestyle - this book is the
perfect starting place.
Former South Africa
now living in the UK, Almie Louis has some wonderful ideas using items found in
most of our homes. Using techniques such as crackle glazing, ageing,
papier-mâché, decoupage and gilding, which are all explained in the beginning of the book, she shows how
to turn old tyres, an old throw or blanket and a piece wood, into a tyre
ottoman to making a tea light holder using gilded dessert spoons, an elastic
band and some ribbon. There are also ideas for lamp shades, coasters, bowls and
wall hangings. In fact, the book has ideas for every room in the home plus the
garden, with clear step by step instructions and beautiful coloured
photographs.
For anyone with an
interest in crafting or saving our planet, this book is a good place to start.
From Drab To Fab by Almie Louis is published by STRUIK Lifestyle
ISBN: 978-1-43230-202-3, recommended retail price R220.
The book is also available in Afrikaans as Van
Saai Tot Fraai ISBN: 978-1-43230-203-0 – Beverley Millar
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